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AE55 AWF

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

49,706 mi
Last recorded49,706 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 AWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 49,706 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 49,693 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 48,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,776 miles

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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 42,092 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower ... wheel raised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,030 miles

Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 41,025 miles

Front Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake linkage worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake clevis joint worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,890 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,890 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,734 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm bearings have slight free play/end float play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 35,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2014 31,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 21 May 2014 31,579 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,758 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

chain adjuster bent

fairing screw missing on r/h side belly pan

Fail 22 Feb 2013 28,758 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

fairing screw missing on r/h side belly pan

Pass 4 Feb 2012 21,456 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 21,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,277 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 8,276 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AE55 AWF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 AWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 AWF registered?

AE55 AWF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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